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Emanuel County, Georgia
Emanuel County, Georgia. Emanuel County had 23,147 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 10 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 13107.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,147
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,768 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,026
Median household income
$52,772
±$4,751 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$94,700
±$6,432 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$783
±$74 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Emanuel County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,768 residents in Emanuel County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,147 for July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 23,026 over 681 square miles of land.
| Measure | Emanuel County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,026 | 10,940,407 | +493 |
| Households | 8,312±332 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.11 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,036±24 | 4,541,835 | +101 |
Emanuel County's population since 2000
From 21,837 in 2000 to 23,147 in 2025: up 6.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County holds 10 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Swainsboro with 7,436 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Swainsboro | 7,425 | $49,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Twin City | 1,642 | $39,893 |
| Oak ParkGEOID 1357232 | 512 | $48,750 |
| Stillmore | 439 | $33,750 |
| GarfieldGEOID 1332188 | 257 | $63,929 |
| Adrian | 552 | $62,500 |
| NunezGEOID 1356644 | 134 | $48,750 |
| SummertownGEOID 1374348 | 121 | not published |
| CanoocheeGEOID 1312960 | 70 | $61,983 |
| NorristownGEOID 1355944 | 54 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Emanuel County?
The median resident of Emanuel County is 38.3 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 31.3%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Emanuel County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3±0.7 | 37.6 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 24.9%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% | 11.0% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.7%±0.6 pts | 49.1% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 31.3%±1.3 pts | 30.7% | −2.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±0.5 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±0.5 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±1.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.9%±2.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.0%±2.5 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.7%±2.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.5%±2.5 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1%±1.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Emanuel County earn?
Half of Emanuel County's 8,312 households earn less than $52,772 a year (±$4,751), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $46,093 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,679 after inflation. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Emanuel County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,772±$4,751 | $77,353 | +$6,679 |
| Mean household income | $63,783±$5,860 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,843±$2,285 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.7%±3.5 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.3%±8.4 pts | 18.3% | +11.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.0%±3.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.5%±2.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Emanuel County?
Owners occupy 60.8% of Emanuel County's occupied homes and renters 39.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $94,700 by its owner (±$6,432). The median renter pays $783 a month including utilities, and 22.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Emanuel County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $94,700±$6,432 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $783±$74 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.5%±6.1 pts | 43.4% | −12.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,162±$86 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.8%±3.3 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,036±24 | 4,541,835 | +101 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±2.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.8%±3.7 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 32.0%±3.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Emanuel County building?
Builders took permits for 49 new housing units across Emanuel County in 2025 (49 single-family), 2.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Emanuel County get to work?
80.0% of Emanuel County's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.9%.
| Measure | Emanuel County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2%±2.2 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9%±2.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±3.4 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±2.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4%±2.0 pts | 15.9% | +3.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min±2.9 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Emanuel County's census tracts?
Emanuel County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,442 (Tract 9706.01) to $64,602 (Tract 9706.02).
| Tract 9701.0113107970101 | 3,641±367 | $41,613 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0213107970102 | 1,699±364 | $50,000 |
| Tract 970213107970200 | 1,829±336 | $52,847 |
| Tract 970313107970300 | 4,609±553 | $56,406 |
| Tract 9704.0113107970401 | 3,037±409 | $40,969 |
| Tract 9704.0213107970402 | 1,880±443 | $53,405 |
| Tract 970513107970500 | 1,507±269 | $46,250 |
| Tract 9706.0113107970601 | 2,147±433 | $39,442 |
| Tract 9706.0213107970602 | 2,677±414 | $64,602 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Emanuel County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 81st of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 100th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 118th of 159 |
| Median household income | 110th of 159 |
| Median home value | 143rd of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 116th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 128th of 159 |
| Median age | 102nd of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Emanuel County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.